Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 2, Real Salt Lake 1

CHESTER — Patience paid off for the Philadelphia Union in their 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

It wasn’t the most attractive game of the soccer the Union have played under interim head coach Ryan Richter, but it might end up being one of the most important.

Real Salt Lake’s defense was difficult to break down, and in previous seasons, the Union might not have been able to work through the lines and score.

“Throughout the season you’re going to have to win games like these where I don’t think it was our best night. We got the win, though,” Union goalkeeper Andre Blake said.